Selling your company is all about timing. Lionel Messi’s late-career brilliance offers a lesson for founders: the best exits come from patience, positioning, and the confidence to act when the moment is right. They do not come from chasing the first offer or waiting too long. Learn how experience, discipline, and a clear read of the field can help you recognize the right time to make your move.
In 2025, the lower middle market is moving from gridlock to high-velocity execution, and our M&A Outlook explains what that means for IT services founders, buyers, and investors. For two years, doing a deal felt like trying to start a lawnmower in a blizzard; in 2026, the engine has finally caught, powered by stabilized rates and over 1.2 trillion dollars in global PE dry powder. The M&A Middle Market 2026 Outlook highlights valuations and more.
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